radio star

American  

noun

Astronomy Now Rare.

1. a radio source.

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radio star British  

noun

1. a former name for radio source

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Etymology

Origin of radio star

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Before MTV debuted in 1981, we were warned that video was going to kill the radio star.

From Los Angeles Times

She was a showperson, a radio star, a publisher and writer, a beloved figure and a celebrity — hard to achieve as a Pentecostal preacher in the early 20th century.

From Los Angeles Times

Radio star Zoe Ball says she wants the opportunity to drive a gritting lorry named in her honour.

From BBC

But one day at the bank, a clerk who had learned the true identity of the new radio star congratulated Mr. Nashenas’s father on his son’s success.

From New York Times

The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star” was a global hit and ushered in a new era of opulent electronic pop.

From New York Times